If you’re divorcing a spouse with an alcohol and/or drug problem, you already know that parenting with someone with a substance abuse issue can be extremely challenging – especially if they don’t accept that they have a problem or haven’t taken steps to address it. If...
In some cases of divorce, or when the parents never married, addiction can be one of the factors in the relationship’s disintegration. But no matter what substance is involved, when there are children from the union, a parent’s drug and alcohol addiction can affect...
When you emerged from divorce with child custody and parenting time (visitation) orders, you probably felt relieved that you would not lose contact with your child. Now, they won’t even talk to you, much less agree to come to your home for visitation time. While this...
Child custody exchange days are crucial. Fighting during an exchange can affect your visit, and it may be uncomfortable for the kids. Thus, to benefit from co-parenting, you should be as amiable as possible these days. Here is how you can make them smooth: Maintain a...
If you are going through a divorce and cannot agree on a custody arrangement, the court will have to step in and decide the way forward. A judge will issue custody orders defining each parent's roles and responsibilities in caring for the child. But, what standards...
As a parent, you may want your kids to stay young forever, but sooner or later, they start the transformation from a child to a young adult. Naturally, maturity leaves high schoolers wanting more unsupervised time for social activities with their friends. Married...
Divorce brings major changes that can be hard for children to accept. When it is time to exchange custody and your child does not want to go with your ex, you might be tempted to give in to your child's wishes. Giving children too much control can have long-term...
It's critical to get the right information when going through a divorce with children. Child custody is a sensitive matter that should not be approached with inadequate information or misinformation. You need to protect your parental rights. This guide discusses four...
Divorce is an emotional process, and things can become more challenging when children are involved. However, regardless of how messy your divorce gets, it’s crucial that you prioritize your children’s well-being by helping them to adjust to the next chapter. One of...
Children may complicate a divorce. However, when parents agree on the best ways to offer them financial and parental support, the process may be more manageable. In California, the judge makes decisions on child custody and visitation. Either parent can get custody,...